Citywalk~Lianyungang~Liandao~(5A)

Tips: 1. Transportation: 1) Public transportation: Take bus line You3/You6 directly to Liandao (Lianyungang East Station to Liandao); 2) Self-driving: Rent a car from the high-speed rail station to Liandao. You can park on the road behind the temple in the west of Liandao (free of charge). The scenic area has a large parking lot, but private cars are not allowed inside the scenic area; South Ring Island Road to Deng Xiaoping Park section allows private cars from 17:30 to 08:00 (suitable for watching the sunset/sunrise at Yangwo Head); 3) Rent an electric scooter/shared electric bike: South Ring Island Road to Haidao East Road to Yangwo Head to Deng Xiaoping Park, cannot enter the scenic area; electric scooters owned by island residents cost 15 yuan/h, if you stay at their place, it's 30-50 yuan for a whole day; shared electric bikes are scarce and require luck, normal price; 4) Scenic shuttle bus: Ticket price is 20 yuan (from Dashawan to Sumawan); 2. Tickets: 1) Off-season (10.28 to 4.27, 8:30 to 17:00): Adult ticket 30 yuan, children/elderly/disabled 15 yuan; 2) Peak season (4.28 to 10.27, 8:30 to 17:20): Adult ticket 50 yuan, children/elderly/students 25 yuan; 3. Main attractions in the scenic area: Two beaches (Dashawan, Sumawan), Dashawan is at the entrance of the scenic area, a seaside plank road (2.5km) connects to Sumawan (about 1h walk), this section has the best scenery; 4. Accommodation: There are many hotels at the entrance of the scenic area, with varying prices; there are many homestays on the west of Liandao, with great sea views and vistas; stayed at a homestay in mid-March (300 yuan), with floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides facing the sea, fulfilling the wish to watch the sunrise from bed; 5. Dining: There are many restaurants on the west of Liandao, but they are quite expensive! A meal for four cost 700 yuan (oysters, scallops, abalones, blackhead fish); there are more dining options in Xugou on the other end of the West Dam; 6. Highly recommended spots to visit: Yangwo Head, Dashawan, Sumawan, Guanri Pavilion. 7. Sunrise and sunset: All depend on luck! Places suitable for watching the sunrise: the east side of the west of Liandao, Yangwo Head; places suitable for watching the sunset: the lighthouse at the dam head, Yangwo Head!